Raul Penaranda, A Rising Star In Fashion Elite, To Debut At New York's Fashion Week

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Colombo-Venezuelan designer, Raul Penaranda, proudly debuts his Fall/Winter 2012 ready to wear collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 15th.  Penaranda, who lives by the mantra 'Dream, Vision, Reality' is ready to reaffirm his place among the world's fashion elite.

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Inspired by midnight opulence, Penaranda's stunning collection highlights the magnificence of understated beauty. Like that of a shooting star in the sky of midnight opulence, Raul used his talent, personality, vigor and enthusiasm to propel himself from the obscurity of the dark sky to the runway of New York's premier fashion event. Penaranda's collection is replete with lavish fabrics and simple cuts, which are the hallmark of the Penaranda brand.

After eleven years of an impressive career collaborating and working with Liz Claiborne, DKNY, Kellwood, Tommy Hilfiger and Oscar de la Renta , Penaranda's recent recognitions by industry critics are a testament of his unique sensibility, craftsmanship and excellence.

"This year has been remarkable and memorable in many ways, most important in my personal and professional life," said Penaranda. "It has been only the 15th month since I launched my first collection and these 3 moments had been very special to me on this journey: I have been able to present my collection to fashion editors at Vogue, Lucky and Vanity Fair magazines at the world-famous Conde Nest building here in NYC. I have been invited to the Emmy's and the private Governor Ballroom event in Los Angeles and have shared the stage with Hope Frank, Chief Marketing Officer of Webtrends, Evan Green, Chief Marketing Officer of the Recording Academy of Arts and Jeanniey Mullen, Chief Marketing Officer of Zinio & Viv Magazine." This past year he also meet fellow Colombian, Nina Garcia, Editor of Marie Claire and judge on the Lifetime show Project Runway, whose team has personally visited with Penaranda to learn more about his brand. Penaranda's creations will also debut in the upcoming season of NBC's Celebrity Apprentice Season 5, where contestant Dayana Mendoza, Miss Universe 2008, will wear his designs during the show. She is confirmed to attend Penaranda's show as a special guest.

In collaboration with marketing and production agency XL Alliance, www.xlalliance.com, and producer Cesar Camacho, Penarada will be hosting a private showing of his collection to a select group of guests, industry insiders and members of media at the Midtown Loft and Terrace 267 fifth avenue 11th Floor New York, NY 10016, February 15th at 7:00pm. To request a press pass or schedule interviews, please contact:  [e-mail]. For more information about Raul Penaranda visit www.raulpenaranda.com